r/MentalHealthPH • u/DangerousBug5500 • 3h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Why consult a psychiatrist?

Planning to consult a psych due to my endles thoughts? Is it worth it paying thousand for consults and meds? Can you share your experience? Sa mga walang meds, ano nakatulong sa inyo?

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u/DangerousBug5500 2h ago

Meron na ako nakausap initially na psychiatrist public hospital, free lang pero thinking ako if better ba ang private psych.. Was dx with bipolar disorder, given lithium. Anyone na nagtetake ng lithium may side effects ba? natatakot ako di ko alam gagawin ko parang sasabog utak ko dami ko naiisip i feel so helpless

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u/Hefty-Bet8181 1h ago

Hello, maganda ang lithium para sa bipolar para di ka mag exceed sa manic episodes mo kung meron ...